Infrastructure Security Specialist - Enterprise to Edge Security, Global Security Organization

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a senior security architect to own security architecture and control frameworks across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, including on-prem data centers and major cloud providers. You will lead threat modeling, automate security validation, and drive secure design practices across engineering teams.

The role emphasizes implementing defense-in-depth, policy-as-code, and scalable IaC to enforce baselines while maturing cloud network security and centralized logging.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security controls across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud environments (e.g., Data Centers, AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Hands-on experience with key cloud security tooling and concepts (CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, DLP).
• Solid experience with threat modeling, risk assessment methodologies, and security validation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to automate security control implementation and validation using tools or scripting.
• Strong working knowledge of industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
• Ability to work 5 days a week in office

Responsibilities

• Own security architecture and control frameworks across self-built data centers, OCI, AWS, Azure, and GCP in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Implement defense-in-depth controls across IaaS, PaaS, containers, and IAM for infrastructure.
• Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews to identify and mitigate risks before production.
• Embed automated security scanning, policy-as-code, and approval gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Build scalable IaC frameworks to enforce security baselines and eliminate configuration drift.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to shift security left in the design lifecycle.
• Drive control maturity through regular assessments and a roadmap focused on automation and operational efficiency.
• Design and mature cloud network security controls - including VPC architecture, micro-segmentation, and firewall policies, and establish centralized security logging and audit trail coverage.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Automation

Regulatory compliance

CI/CD security

Education

Master's degree or higher in a technical field

Security certification (CISSP/CCSP/CCSK)

Tools

Python

Go

CSPM

CNAPP

CASB

DLP

Job description

Responsibilities

The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products. Also known as "GSO", this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world. We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates.

Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success. In whatever ways users interact with us — whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop — GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience.

The Enterprise to Edge security team, part of the SecOps Validation Team (STOV) is responsible for the tools and technologies that support the TikTok infrastructure. STOV oversees technical validation, security operations, and drives engineering enhancements, including the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security technologies across various domains.

This role is responsible for the design and development of security architecture and the implementation of technical controls, and validating them in alignment with security policies and regulatory requirements. Key validation areas include enterprise security at TikTok and securing the full-stack security lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in establishing a foundational framework to assess and advance the maturity of TikTok’s security architecture. The role will also maintain and evolve security architectures across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud, email infrastructure, data centers, networks, and CDN environments, enabling continuous validation and enhancement of security maturity.

• Own security architecture and control frameworks across self-built data centers, OCI, AWS, Azure, and GCP in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Implement defense-in-depth controls across IaaS, PaaS, containers, and IAM for infrastructure.
• Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews to identify and mitigate risks before production.
• Embed automated security scanning, policy-as-code, and approval gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Build scalable IaC frameworks to enforce security baselines and eliminate configuration drift.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to shift security left in the design lifecycle.
• Drive control maturity through regular assessments and a roadmap focused on automation and operational efficiency.
• Design and mature cloud network security controls - including VPC architecture, micro-segmentation, and firewall policies, and establish centralized security logging and audit trail coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security controls across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud environments (e.g., Data Centers, AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Hands-on experience with key cloud security tooling and concepts (CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, DLP).
• Solid experience with threat modeling, risk assessment methodologies, and security validation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to automate security control implementation and validation using tools or scripting.
• Strong working knowledge of industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
• Ability to work 5 days a week in office

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a primary focus on cloud and infrastructure security.
• Master’s degree in a technical field or holding a relevant professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or Cloud Security Specialty certifications).
• Proven experience working within a large-scale, global enterprise or highly agile, fast-paced technology environment.
• Deep hands-on experience developing internal security tools and utilities in Python or Go for security validation, observability, and enforcement across hybrid cloud landscapes.
• Deep familiarity with securing modern infrastructure technologies, including containerization (Kubernetes/Docker), Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, and CI/CD security integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced automation and validation techniques, such as Policy-as-Code (e.g., OPA/Rego, Sentinel) and continuous control validation platforms.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $111600 - $162000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
3. Exercising sound judgment.